Ken Osmond is a well-known professional actor and retired police officer from the United States. He was also a Los Angeles police officer.
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Wiki, Bio, Family, Siblings, Childhood & Education
Kenneth Charles Osmond was born in Glendale, California on June 7, 1943. His father was a carpenter, and his mother was a housewife. Dayton is his older brother.
Ken Osmond’s Age, Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions
Ken Osmond was born on June 7, 1943, and is 80 years old. His height is 1.72 meters and his weight is 82 kilograms.
Ken Osmond’s Profession & Career
Osmond began his acting career at a very young age. He began his career as an extra in many feature films. He made his film debut in the 1952 drama film Plymouth Adventure. Ken Osmond made his acting debut at the age of nine in the 1953 film So Big, starring Sterling Hayden.
He went on to appear in more films, including Good Morning Miss Dove and Everything But the Truth. He appeared in a number of television shows, including Lassie, The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Wagon Train, Fury, Circus Boy, and The Loretta Young Show.
In 1958, Osmond played Henry in the television series Official Detective. The following year, he played Tommy, a 16-year-old boy, in the ABC/Warner Brothers western series Colt.45. He appeared in an episode of the sitcom Petticoat Junction in 1964.
He played Eddie Haskell in the family sitcom Leave It to Beaver in 1957. While filming the show, Osmond also served in the United States Army Reserve as an armorer. After the show ended, he appeared in a few other shows and movies, including The Munsters, C’mon Let’s Live a Little, and With Six You Get Eggroll, among others. However, he was typecast in a specific role, making it difficult for him to find consistent work.
Ken Osmond’s Wife, Marriage & Relationship
In 1969, Ken Osmond married his wife Sandra Purdy. They have two children, Eric E. Osmond and Christian S. Osmond, together. He appears at film festivals, collectors’ shows, and nostalgia conventions after retiring from the police force.
Ken Osmond’s Salary and Net Worth
Ken Osmond’s net worth is estimated to be more than $800,000 as of 2023. He amassed this enormous fortune through his successful career as a television actor.
The salary and retirement pension from his job as a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department also contributed significantly to his income (LAPD).
Quick Facts
Celebrated Name | Ken Osmond |
Real Name | Kenneth Charles Osmond |
Gender | Male |
Age | 80 years old |
Birth Date | 7 June 1943 |
Birth Place | Glendale, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 1.72 m |
Weight | 82 kg |
Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Marital Status | Married |
Wife | Sandra Purdy (m. 1969) |
Children | Yes (Eric E. Osmond, Christian S. Osmond) |
Dating | N/A |
Profession | Actor and a retired policeman. |
Salary | N/A |
Net Worth | $800 thousand |
Brands | N/A |
Hobbies | N/A |